How to Watch the 2026 WNBA Playoffs on Peacock: Schedule, Games & Times
The WNBA Playoffs are headed to Peacock for the next round. Here's what you need to know.
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Key Takeaways
- The 2026 WNBA Semifinals feature the New York Liberty vs. Atlanta Dream and the Golden State Valkyries vs. Las Vegas Aces, with the Valkyries-Aces series airing live on NBC and Peacock.
- Peacock will stream multiple Semifinals games between Las Vegas and Golden State, including Game 1 on October 4, Game 2 on October 7, Game 3 on October 9, and any necessary Games 4 and 5.
- Key players to watch are A’ja Wilson of the Aces, the league’s reigning MVP and top postseason scorer, and Gabby Williams of the Valkyries, who has emerged as one of the playoffs’ leading scorers and defenders.
It's WNBA Playoffs time, and NBC Sports will be bringing you a front-row seat to the final two rounds.
On October 2, the final quarterfinal of the 2026 season wrapped up, setting the stage for the four teams who will play in the Semifinals. One of those semifinals series will air on NBC and Peacock in the coming days, with the winner going on to the 2026 WNBA Finals, live on NBC and Peacock.
So, which teams are in, and which games will you be able to watch live on Peacock? Let's take a closer look.
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The 2026 WNBA Semifinals Bracket
First, a quick look at the matchups for the Semifinals, which will both be best-of-five series.
- New York Liberty (8) vs. Atlanta Dream (5)
- Golden State Valkyries (2) vs. Las Vegas Aces (3)
Which WNBA Semifinals games are on Peacock?
NBC Sports and Peacock will play host to the series featuring the two highest-seeded teams remaining in the tournament, as the Golden State Valkyries take on the Las Vegas Aces.
Full schedule of WNBA Semifinals games
Here's when you catch each of the Semifinals scheduled so far (all times Eastern)
Sunday October 4
- New York vs. Atlanta Game 1 - 2 p.m.
- Las Vegas vs. Golden State Game 1 - 4 p.m. - live on NBC and Peacock
Wednesday October 7
- New York vs. Atlanta Game 2 - 7:30 p.m.
- Las Vegas vs. Golden State Game 2 - 9:30 - live on Peacock
Friday October 9
- Atlanta vs. New York Game 3 - 7:30 p.m.
- Golden State vs. Las Vegas Game 3 - 9:30 p.m. - live on Peacock
Sunday October 11
- Atlanta vs. New York Game 4 if Necessary - TBD
- Golden State vs. Las Vegas Game 4 if Necessary - TBD - live on NBC and Peacock
Wednesday October 14
- New York vs. Atlanta Game 5 if Necessary - TBD
- Las Vegas vs. Golden State Game 5 if Necessary - TBD - live on Peacock
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Players to watch in Las Vegas vs. Golden State
If you're tuning in to watch the Aces vs the Valkyries on Peacock, you might want to know where to direct your attention, at least at first. Lucky for you, this is a showdown between the WNBA's two leading postseason scorers.
For the Aces, we've got A'ja Wilson, who is simultaneously a reigning WNBA Champion, a reigning League MVP and a reigning WNBA Finals MVP. Oh, and she's got two other rings, three other league MVP awards, and one other Finals MVP award. This season she led the W in scoring and blocks and finished fifth in rebounds. She's an active legend in the league, she can beat you on both sides of the ball, and she's gunning for back-to-back titles.
For the Valkyries, you'll want to keep an eye on Gabby Williams, an eight-year veteran of the league who did well in the regular season but has absolutely come alive in the Playoffs. She's second in postseason scoring behind only Wilson, second behind Caitlin Clark (who's now been eliminated) in three-pointers made, and tied for second-most blocks. She's been everywhere for Golden State so far, and if she can keep her hot hand in the Semifinals, Wilson and the Aces will struggle to keep her in check.
When are the 2026 WNBA Finals?
The 2026 WNBA Finals being October 17 live on NBC and Peacock. Games 1 and 4 will air simultaneously on Peacock and NBC, while Games 2 and 3 and Games 5-7 (if necessary) will air on Peacock.
